BFAR maintains red tide alert for Eastern Samar, Bohol, Palawan

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) on Monday said that paralytic shellfish poison is detected in waters off Eastern Samar, Bohol, and Palawan.

The BFAR shellfish bulletin covered the coastal waters of Dauis and Tagbilaran City in Bohol, and Puerto Princesa and Honda Bays in Puerta Princesa City, Palawan.

The public is prevented from harvesting, selling, buying, or eating any shellfish caught in these areas.

"All types of shellfish and Acetes sp. or alamang gathered from the area are not safe for human consumption. Fish, squids, shrimps and crabs are safe for human consumption provided that they are fresh and washed thoroughly, and internal organs such as gills and intestines are removed before cooking," the BFAR said.

On the other hand, the BFAR declared the Lianga Bay in Surigao del Sur free of red tide. — BM, GMA News